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Toxic Plants that can Harm Your Cat

Cats are curious creatures that love to roam and explore indoors and outdoors, depending on how you raise your cat. Many cat owners do not realize they may have dangers lurking in their own backyard or even in the home! There are many different types of plants that can cause your cat to become sick and/or possibly even cause a fatal reaction.


If you suspect your cat has ingested a toxic or poisonous plant it is imperative you contact your vet immediately! We don’t want to scare you but this can mean the difference between live or death for your furry family member.

Some signs your cat may have ingested a toxic or poisonous plant are as follows:

* Vomiting
* Diarrhea
* Loss of appetite
* Pale gums and/or tongue
* Convulsions

Below is a list of some of the most common poisonous and toxic plants that can harm your pet:

** Lilies in all forms are most dangerous for your cat **

*  Alfalfa
*  Almond Pits
*  Aloe Vera
*  Amaryllis
*  Apple (seeds)
*  Arrowgrass
*  Avacado (fuit and pit)
*  Azalea
*  Baby's Breath
*  Baneberry
*  Bayonet
*  Bird of Paradise
*  Bittersweet
*  Cactus
*  Caladium
*  Calla Lily
*  Chives
*  Chrysanthemum
*  Cornflower
*  Corn Plant
*  Daffodil
*  Easter Lily *
*  Eggplant
*  Elephant Ear
*  Eucalyptus
*  Ferns
*  Geranium
*  German Ivy
*  Holly
*  Honeysuckle
*  Hurricane Plant
*  Hyacinth
*  Hydrangea
*  Iris
*  Iris Ivy
 *  Lily*
*  Lily Spider*
*  Lily of the Valley*
*  Locoweed
*  Marigold
*  Marijuana
*  Mescal Bean
*  Mistletoe
*  Morning Glory
*  Mushrooms
*  Narcissus
*  Oleaner
*  Onion
*  Oriental Lily
*  Perwinkle
*  Philodendron
*  Poinciana
*  Poinsettia
*  Poison Ivy
*  Poison Oak
*  Pokeweed
*  Poppy
*  Potato
*  Rhododendron
*  Rhubarb
*  Ribbon Plant
*  Rosemary Pea
*  Rubber Plant
*  Taro Vine
*  Tiger Lily*
*  Tobacco
*  Tomato Plant
*  Tulip
*  Weeping Fig
*  Yews



For the love of your cat check with your vet or research on the internet to make sure you do not have plant in your home or yard that can harm your pet!

If you are unable to reach your vet for any reason, the ASPCA hotline is on staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The number is 1-888-426-4435. This number can be used for all animal emergencies and is the best resource to have in lieu of your own local veterinarian should you have an emergency. (Please note: fees may apply.)





Please Note: While we have been careful to compile a list of toxic/poisonous plants that can harm your cat, we do not have all of them listed. This article is for informational purposes only and should you suspect your cat has ingested a toxic plant call your vet immediately!


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